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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1973

Page

3

Mrs Logans DAR Breakfast Hosts Washington Chapter

Mrs Clarence Logan entertained the Washington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at their May breakfast on Wednesday May 2 with cohostess Mrs Stephen Wiggers. Thirty attended and Miss Edna Jones spoke on Herbs Used for Medicinal Purposes. Mrs Robert Kurtz presided at the business meeting as officers for the coming year were installed by Mrs Bauer including regent Stephen Wiggers and others. A registrar committee was named to place flags on veterans graves for Memorial Day.

Clarence Logan Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Stephen Wiggers Edna Jones Robert Kurtz Walter Bauer Hazel Bawer Bauer Blair Haymes Nondas Richardson Mable Rankin James France E. E. Ward Maurice Meyer Charles Hotle Lawrence Zuehlke

Methodists host mother daughter event with Bell Ringers

Mothers and daughters enjoyed a dessert luncheon in Fellowship Hall at Washington United Methodist Church. The event, sponsored by the Women’s Society of Christian Service, featured bell ringers from Kalona and tables set for 200 by Mrs. Helen Ryner and Circle Six. Mrs. Claire Keating, president, spoke briefly.

Kalona Fellowship Hall Washington United Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Helen Ryner Claire Keating

Club Activities Friendly Circle Club Meeting

Mrs. Elwood Kleese hosted 12 members and one guest Kathy Kleese at the Thursday gathering. Mothers Day themed roll call, plant and bulb exchange, Hawaii slides, and a toast by Mrs. Paul Shearer marked the program with bell ringer volunteers and plans for Rev Woodin’s Arizona tour in June.

Friendly Circle Club Elwood Kleese Kathy Kleese Harold Klopfenstein Hawaii Iowa Paul Shearer Jane Woodin Arizona

Past Matrons and Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting Notes

The Past Matrons Club met Friday at Winga's Cafe with hosts Alice Manussier and Mary Salladay and fourteen members present. Floy Bagge bought a plant book for the library with memorial funds. A landmarks quiz drew varied replies. The Alpha Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met midweek at Captain's Table. Lucille Carson presented on early founders. Mary Curley led the business, and Curley, Alberta Rhea, and Irene Trotter sang, with plans to perform at the Upsilon State Convention May 11 12 13 at the Hyatt House in Des Moines.

Winga’s Cafe Alice Manussier Mary Salladay Floy Bagge Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Society Lucille Carson Mary Curley Alberta Rhea Irene Trotter Upsilon Hyatt House Des Moines

On the Record Hospital Admits and Births List

Admits Thursday include Charles Walker Washington medical and several others. births Friday record a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Long Brighton and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Randall Bailey Wellman. Discharges and weekend entries note multiple patients and notable names such as Mrs. Darrell Dunbar Washington and Mrs. George Murphy Ainsworth with Nancy Tobin.

Charles Walker Washington Wesley Lavely Floyd Olds Arthur Mcatee Conesville David Evans Columbus City Harold Engle Brighton Edward Garrett Roger Chapman Richard Long Randall Bailey Wellman Darrell Dunbar Donald Day Columbus Junction Paul Young Virgil Davis Richard Weeks Russell Bannister George Murphy Ainsworth Nancy Tobin Michael Chalupa Keota

Social Calendar Weekend Events at Local Halls and Groups

Social Calendar lists events across clubs and churches including a Saturday Shirts and Skirts square dance at Legion Hall with Dell Trout hosting from 8 to 11 p.m., a Sunday Grand Cross of Color District ceremony at Masonic Temple, and a Monday Rainbow Girls potluck at YWCA Council.

Legion Hall Dell Trout Grand Cross of Color Masonic Temple Masters of Grand Cross Rainbow Girls Ywca Council

Sheryl Swenson Opens Miss Iowa Pageant Prep

Miss Washington County Sheryl Swenson visited Davenport for an orientation with all contestants and chaperones ahead of the Miss Iowa Pageant set for June 14 to 16 in Davenport. Swenson earned the Washington County title by winning last year’s county contest held with the Washington County air show.

Sheryl Swenson Washington County Davenport Clark Smith Miss Swenson Ainsworth Washington County Air

Professional Directory Entry for Law Firms

Attorney listings show ATTO LIVINGSTON Day Everett Meeker Bates Craig Arbuckle with Abstract Dept in office at 112 South B and phone 653 2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd include Edmond D Morrison Jr and James E Lloyd at 211 West Washington St with phone 653 5431.

Livingston Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Mother-Daughter banquet at First Baptist Washington theme Aprons

Baptist women held the annual Mother-Daughter banquet at First Baptist Church Washington with theme Festival of Aprons. Florence Westen planning, Walter Weston family honored with 35th anniversary cake, skit on growing up, Mullikin family sang gospel, several community members recognized. Engagement announced for Jennifer Mayer to Curtis Bell of Keota, wedding planned for September. Mayer serves in Women’s Army Corps at Valley Forge General Hospital Phoenixville.

First Baptist Church Washington Florence Westen Phyllis Hazelett Iona Widmer Walter Weston Frank Dunn Dennis Whitehead Bob Buffington Bill Hazelett Bob Lund Sandy Dunn Gerry DeLong Barbara Jones Elizabeth Zieglowsky Thelma Lund Margaret Zieglowsky Peggy Buttington Phyllis White Mullikin Brighton Iva Bales Jim Witthoft Zona Widmer Nicole Whitehead Wilma Reginovich Minneapolis Bales William Mayer Keota Jennifer Curtis Bell James Bell Valley Forge General Hospital Phoenixville Mayer Women’s Army Corps Curtis St. Ambrose Nenport

Open House to Honor Mr and Mrs John Van Fleet

AUSA Mr and Mrs John Van Fleet will be honored Sunday May 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gary Bucher in North English. The event marks their 40th wedding anniversary. Mary Louise Clubb was Mrs Van Fleet prior to marriage on May 4 1933. They have five children John Van Fleet Jr Mrs Vernon Brubaker Mrs Francis LaBorge Dyle Van Fleet and Mrs Gary Bucher and 11 grandchildren.

AUSA John van Fleet Gary Bucher English van Fleet Mary Louise Clubb John van Fleet Jr Vernon Brubaker Francis LaBorge Cedar Rapids Dyle van Fleet Washington North English

Wellman Plans Immediate Sewer Improvements Contract

Wellman town council met in special session and awarded the sewer contract to Gjellesald Construction Co of Forest City. The firm will begin work immediately on sewer improvements in Wellman following the agreement reached Wednesday with a town spokesman outlining rapid start and project scope.

Wellman Gjellesald Construction Co Forest City

Friday Mixers bowlers hold annual dinner meeting at Bryn Mawr

Preston Harvey was elected president and Carol Wolfe was named vice president at the Friday Mixers Bowling League annual dinner meeting held Friday evening at Bryn Mawr Steak House. Jerry Fisher was re-elected secretary.

Friday Mixers Bowling League Bryn Mawr Preston Harvey Carol Wolfe Jerry Fisher

Kidney Foundation Plans Home Visits With Donor Cards

The Washington Kidney Foundation held a Friday meeting at the United Presbyterian Home chaired by Caroline Levy. A new assortment of individually wrapped Halloween candy and gum was shown. They seek liner saves from RC and Diet Rite Cola bottle caps and plan to distribute kidney donor cards during early September. Call 653-3137 for more information.

Washington Kidney Foundation United Presbyterian Home Caroline Levy Kidney Foundation

Washington area newspaper subscription rates and staff list

Inland Daily Press Association and Iowa press group members listed. Rates shown for by carrier in Washington and towns, and by mail to Washington and outside Iowa. Names of senior staff and departments included.

Carrer Washington Iowa

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